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Food Safety and Quality Management Lead
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire
Expire in: 21 hours
Job Description
Food Safety & QMS Lead (617) / 28021
Location: Gloucester - Commutable from Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Stonehouse, Cirencester, Dursley, Cinderford, Lydney, Newent, Ledbury
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Company Overview
A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Management Systems Lead to take ownership of an externally accredited QMS and Food Safety system.
This is a key role focused on driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards across a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment.
As the Food Safety & QMS Lead, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing site quality systems, leading audits, managing non-conformances, and embedding a strong quality culture across the operation.
Responsibilities:
Manage and continually improve the site's QMS and Food Safety Management System, including all associated documentation
Coordinate the internal audit programme and support all external audits
Lead external audits and regulatory visits
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, driving effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
Analyse quality data, KPIs, and trends to identify areas for improvement
Deliver training and coaching to ensure compliance and improve capability across the site
Act as the technical lead for all quality and food safety matters within manufacturing
Support and lead HACCP activities, including plan development and ongoing reviews
Define controls, sampling plans, and traceability processes to manage contamination and allergen risks
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar
Experience within FMCG manufacturing, ideally within food safety or quality management
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations (Level 4 desirable)
Experience working with FSSC, BRC or similar standards
Confident leading audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong stakeholder management across manufacturing, engineering, and site leadership teams
Proficient with Microsoft Office; SAP experience advantageous
The Benefits
£50,000 - £55,000
Bonus
Pension scheme
4 x Life assurance
Company discounts
Join a forward-thinking company that truly values its team members and invests in your growth. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact in a dynamic environment, don't miss out-apply now!
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
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